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Dominica to host cannabis industry workshop this week
Dominica News Online
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January 29, 2025
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 at 12:09 PM The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy, in partnership with the International Society of Cannabis (ISC), is set to hold an “Introductory and Technical...
Dominica moves to establish national cannabis regulatory commission
Radio Jamaica
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January 31, 2025
A senior public servant in Dominica says efforts are being made to establish a national cannabis regulatory commission, noting that the medicinal cannabis industry can greatly change the agricultural landscape in the country. He said legislation...
CariCOF warns of intense heat and active hurricane season across the Caribbean
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 7, 2025
The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) is forecasting neutral El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions for the Pacific, while warning of persistent abnormal warmth north of the Caribbean and a highly active heat and rainfall season...
Caribbean leaders and citizens fiercely defend the Cuban Medical Cooperation Programme
Global Voices
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March 25, 2025
On February 25, as concerns over immigration issues lingered — and about a month prior to his arrival in Jamaica this week — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions for government officials in Cuba, as well as for any foreign...
NAVFAC Southeast Supports Humanitarian Assistance with New Fire and Ambulance Station in Dominica
DVIDS - Georgia
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March 25, 2025
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast continues its support of the Defense Department’s (DoD) humanitarian assistance program by delivering lifesaving projects in the Caribbean. As part of U.S. Southern Command’s...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Request for bids SMART Rehabilitation of the Castle Bruce, Mahaut and Wesley Wellness Centres
Dominica News Online
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March 17, 2025
Request for Bids Small Works (One-Envelope Bidding Process) Country: Dominica Name of Project: OECS Regional Health Project Contract Title: SMART Rehabilitation of the Castle Bruce, Mahaut and Wesley Wellness Centres Credit No.: 6478-DM RFB...
Opinion: US-Caribbean impasse over Cuban medical missions
Caribbean National Weekly
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March 20, 2025
One of the key challenges Caribbean nations face as independent states is maintaining healthcare systems that meet the needs of their growing populations. While countries like Barbados and the Bahamas have relatively well-developed healthcare...
Legislation for the establishment of a Medical Cannabis Industry for Dominica...
DBS Radio
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March 18, 2025
Legislation for the establishment of a Medical Cannabis Industry for Dominica could be put in place before the end of this year. This was announced by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit during a press conference on Monday. Prime Minister Roosevelt...
Dominica Calypso Association promises exciting 2025 calypso quarterfinals
Dominica News Online
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January 23, 2025
Dominica News Online - Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 at 11:11 AM The Dominica Calypso Association (DCA) is gearing up for the quarterfinal round of the Eclipse of Competition, set to take place on Saturday, February 1st, at the Windsor Park Stadium...
Saint Lucia and Nigeria announce new era of cooperation across key sectors
Dominica News Online
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July 1, 2025
Dominica News Online - Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 at 2:03 PM Saint Lucia’s PM, President of NigeriaA significant moment in Africa-Caribbean relations unfolded yesterday, June 30th, as Saint Lucia and Nigeria outlined a comprehensive roadmap for...
Legislation for the establishment of a Medical Cannabis Industry for Dominica set to be put in place before the end of this year
DBS Radio
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March 18, 2025
Home News Legislation for the establishment of a Medical Cannabis Industry for Dominica set... Legislation for the establishment of a Medical Cannabis Industry for Dominica could be put in place before the end of this year. This was announced by...
PM’s decision: Dominica is not giving up Cuba’s medical program
Dominica News Online
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March 17, 2025
Prime Minister Skerrit addressing press conference todayPrime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has added his voice in support of Cuba’s medical missions program, stating that “Dominica is not in a position to give it up.” His comments came while...
UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | June 30 to July 6, 2025
The Indian Express
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July 7, 2025
Every Monday, we bring you UPSC Current Affairs Pointers—a concise, exam-focused guide to help you stay ahead in your Prelims and Mains preparation. Polity — The Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched the RailOne App as a one stop...
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit highlights the importance of the Cuban medical mission to Dominica’s health care system
DBS Radio
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March 17, 2025
Home News Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit highlights the importance of the Cuban medical mission... Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says the Republic of Cuba’s medical mission is crucial to the survival of Dominica’s health care system. This...
Redemptorist priest strives to protect Dominica’s rivers
Dominica News Online
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March 14, 2025
Dominica News Online - Friday, March 14th, 2025 at 12:34 PM Water safety training in progressMembers of the Mahaut Girl Guides gathered at St Clements House in Belfast Dominica to learn the importance of water safety and preservation on Sunday,...
CARICOM citizens must show lively opposition to Washington’s unhealthy plan to kill Cuban medical care!
The Voice
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March 15, 2025
Chronicles of a Chronic Caribbean Chronicler By Earl Bousquet Unbelievable but true, the Trump administration’s Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has declared all-out war on Cuba’s Henry Reeve international medical assistance programme that’s been...
SKN Prime Minister Defends Cuban Healthcare Program Amidst US Allegations
Win Media SKN
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March 15, 2025
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—In a broadcast on March 14, 2025, Prime Minister Hon. Dr Terrance Drew firmly defended St. Kitts and Nevis’ relationship with Cuba and its program of hosting Cuban healthcare professionals while also...
On Cuban Medical Professionals in the Caribbean: Where is CARICOM and what is the region’s position?
Stabroek News
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March 17, 2025
On February 25, Marco Rubio, Secretary of State for the United States of America, announced “the expansion of an existing Cuba-related visa restriction policy that targets labour linked to the Cuban labour export program. This expanded policy...
DOMINICA: Former Director of Public Prosecutions Evelina Baptiste Passes Away
Antigua News Room
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January 11, 2025
Former Director of Public Prosecutions Evelina Baptiste Passes Away Evelina Baptiste, Dominica’s first female Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), has died. Baptiste passed away early this morning at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital after...
Photo taken off Dominica coast among winners of Nature Photography Contest
Dominica News Online
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March 10, 2025
Dominica News Online - Monday, March 10th, 2025 at 1:31 PM The winning photo in Underwater Category by James FerraraA picture of a sperm whale taken in the waters of Dominica is among the winners of the second edition of the International Nature...